PLEASE NOTE: Bobby Jones Golf Club is currently closed. Renovations are scheduled to begin at Bobby Jones Golf Club in early 2022. The construction schedule for the restored 18-hole Donald Ross course has an anticipated finish date and opening to the public for play November to December 2022. The 9-hole executive course is expected to open a couple of months later.
The American and British courses are open to the public as nature trails for walking, jogging, running, birding, and bicycling. What a great opportunity to get some exercise, and enjoy nature on over 250 acres!
Bobby Jones Golf Club is a municipal golf course in Sarasota with two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course.
The American & British Courses
The 18-hole American Course is a 6,032-yard, par-71 with gently rolling hills and majestic Live Oak trees. This course is a favorite for seniors and women. Four tee placements to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Features a variety of water hazards, and large gently contoured Bermuda grass greens with strategically placed bunkers.
The 18-hole British Course is a par-72 course of 6,710 yards (from the back tees) featuring several ponds and streams. Low handicap long-hitting players will enjoy the long open fairways, and the challenging elevated dome-shaped greens, and well-placed water hazards.
The Executive Course
The 9-hole, par-30 Gillespie Executive Course is 1,716 yards long and consists of three par-4’s, six par-3’s, elevated oval greens and two sets of tees at each hole. With small ponds and a mixture of oaks and palms, this 35-acre executive course is popular for golfers of all abilities. Motorized carts are not required for those who prefer to walk pull cart rentals are available. Read Bobby Jones Golf Club’s featured blog article – click here!
Bobby Jones Golf Club Practice Facilities
Bobby Jones Golf Club practice facility features ten artificial turf hitting stations, with a 225 yards distance restriction, short game practice area includes a grass pitching area with practice sand bunkers, and three putting greens.
Improve your golf game with PGA lessons by “Teacher of the Year” Christian Martin and PGA Professional Daniel Bailey. Men’s and Women’s golf apparel and equipment are available in the pro shop.
Reserve tee time online up to five days in advance.
Before or after your round stop by Libby’s Greenseide for a drink or meal. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
